As an out-of-townee on a weekend break in Truro, I felt lucky to discover Bustophers.
Enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch of Fishcakes with local beer. The Fishcakes were delicious and full of fish (which isn't always the case in restaurants - sometimes they're more potato than fish, aren't they?!). Then I enjoyed a glass of local champagne with pudding.
Friendly and efficient service with loads of Sunday papers to dip into. Great views of Lemon Street to watch the world go by.
It's a reason to return to Truro! Definitely recommend to anyone for a very enjoyable time.
Vee
We went here with a small group of visitors. we were quite embarrassed, as they left out 2 main courses when serving us. The wait was long and the service poor. the waitresses were not up to the standard I would expect.
Not sure if I would recommend it for groups, they seem unable to cope. Probably better if there re 2-4 people.
Shame really, as the ambience is good.
Merlin
This is the first time we have visited Bustopher Jones. The atmosphere and staff was very friendly, and the food superb. We are both vegetarians so we had lovely bread, olives, and balsamic vinegar and olive oil dip to start. We followed by Haloumi and Vegetable char grilled kebabs with Pitta bread, humous, salad and cherry tomatoes, plus a side of lovely thin fries. All the food was excellent, as was the large glasses of Chilean Merlot. Superb coffee. All in all a very good lunch!
Dave Welsh
We have lived in the Truro area for 25 years, so what a wonderful change to Bustopher's after that dark dreary interior. The bar area is superb and very inviting. The service afforded to us was excellent, particularly from Tom (the bar Manager). We had a wonderful bass served up on a base of dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables with superb sauce to match, probably the finest in the area. However, the Sunday roast did not meet up to our expectations and, sadly, was overcooked and of poor quality. Prices are commensurate with Truro's eateries although watch the cost of certain wines by the glass; it can work out to be expensive. Probably better to order a bottle if drinking at the bar.
Overall though, a fine establishment with a terrific and exciting evening ambience. The waitresses are all very attractive, but some closer interaction with customers would go down well rather than just pointing them to a table and looking pretty.
Paul and Amanda Waverley
I took my wife to Bustophers for our first wedding anniversary after being recommended it by a close a friend who visited Truro a month ago. Not knowing the area I was a little unsure what to expect but what a fantastic find.
This restaurant is one of the best I have had the opportunity to visit. The food was out of this world and the atmosphere was second class.
The attention to detail is what makes this place so special and it is certainly a restaurant we will visit again.
This is the one of the best restaurants in Cornwall. Every one deserves to enjoy this place and we can not recommend it enough!
Tim
Excellent food, by far the best in Truro. Lovely restaurant, great wines and good service. Would highly recommend the fish on the blackboard. Maybe some online info/a website would be a good investment as it took a while to find any details after being recommended the restaurant by a friend. We'll be back for sure.
Bapps
Wonderful food, friendly service and a nice atmosphere. We're so glad we stumbled into the nice little Bistro.
Fish Specials especially recommended!
Bart
Had our second lunch here last week, both visits have been impressive. Last week my massive hunk of cod, pan fried with a tangy sauce and wedge of lemon was served with crisp fine beans and a light dauphanoise, excellent.
Go and discover this place, a great addition to Truros eateries.
Ian
I would like to write the first review on Bustophers since its renovation after a recent night out there with my wife and daughter. That horrid dark interior has now been replaced with a fantastically stylish, bright interior - they've spent a few bob on it I would imagine. But I'm sure it will pay off because as soon as you walk in the door, this place looks the business! The greeting was somewhat disappointing however - the bar and waiting staff are dressed in a traditional French brasserie style, which would lead one into hoping the service would be of a similar fashion. However, without meaning to be unduly rude I felt that, after spending a whole evening being served by these people, they are all looks and no brains (except for one young man, whom I believe to be the manager - his service was courteous and knowledgeable). The menu was appetizing - there are many dishes on there that I would like to come back again and try. That night we had parfait and moules to start, both of which were delicious, then the cod and seabass off the specials board and the duck off the main menu. These were absolutely exquisite! The seafood dishes are by far the best you can get in Truro - so fresh and flavoursome, with sauces to match. As expected, the duck was fantastic too. We are so glad that Simon, the head chef, has moved to Truro as now we don't have to travel half so far to taste what we believe is the best cooking in Cornwall - my wife and I are two of his avid followers! The wine menu I must say is just as excellent as the food menu - some real thought has gone into matching it with the style of the restaurant's food. The brandy and cider range were good too. Finally, somewhere exciting for adults to go out to wine and dine in style. I would definitely recommend a visit! Ian and Annie
Bustopher Jones
This is the first time I had visited Bustopher Jones in a number of years, but what an improvement! Very nice to see a varied menu with some exotic dishes.
